Pound Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Pound Farm Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Pound Farm Calne Road, Lyneham, SN15 4PL
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Pound Farm Shop sits behind roughly 2,715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ← Pound Farm Shop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pound Farm Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pound Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mallard Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | Exempt | |
| Spice of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Oasis Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Zeera (Lyneham) Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Kai-Tak Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Lyneham Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Lyneham Pizza & Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Pound Farm Shop
What is Pound Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Pound Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Pound Farm Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pound Farm Shop last inspected?
Pound Farm Shop was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pound Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pound Farm Shop compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Pound Farm Shop holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Pound Farm Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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